And now, revealing the news and pictures exclusively to OK! Online, Laura Carter herself has confirmed the sex of her unborn child – and unveiled her blossoming baby bump in beautiful nude photographs.

Laura confirmed to OK! Online that the pair are having a BOY, saying: "It was our gut instinct – we're over the moon!"

Big Brother star Laura Carter flaunts bikini body

Big Brother star Laura Carter flaunts her amazing curves in a skimpy bikini on the beach in Ibiza

"Thanks to those who have kept our secret!!! You all get major brownie points for the roles of godmother/father... actually no, scrap that, I can't cope with the thought of a christening... but there's definitely gonna be a party!! I won't have had a drink for 9 months!"